OpenFieldTohoku University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Advanced Medical Research
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment in world-renowned laboratories specializing in Keap1-Nrf2 signaling, neurodevelopmental genetics, or viral immunology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD or MD/PhD completed within the past 4 years.
- English language proficiency
- Demonstrated record of first-author publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments (2 pages), future research plan (3 pages), and 3 representative reprints.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters from principal investigators.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual salary of ¥4,800,000 to ¥6,000,000 plus relocation allowance and medical insurance
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (paid research position)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tohoku University School of Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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